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The Journey of Niels Klim to the World Underground, by Ludvig Holberg »

By Peter on Jan 3, 2008 in Fiction Books, Norwegian Writer, Science Fiction Books | 0 Comments

The Danish-Norwegian writer Ludvig Holberg, (born Bergen, Norway 1684, died Sorø, Denmark 1754) was a prolific and entertaining writer, famous mostly for his extremely amusing, divine comedies (Jeppe on the Hill and Erasmus Montanus are probably the best known). However, he also wrote a story that may be considered one of the first science fiction [...]

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- josbookshelfI’ve read the book last year and I especially loved Ann Patchett’s lyrical writing style. I want to write a review about this beautiful book but I have to re-read it and I just don’t have...
- critiqueLooks like an interesting read. Have you read the other best seller from Frederick Forsyth; “The Day of The Jackal”. You can read a review of this book here: http://cri-tee-que.blogsp...
- black keytagYes, I agree that this is by far the weakest in the series. I’m not sure that Octavian or Antony were weak characters; Antony, after all, was not dull and stupid in any of the other books, and the...
- cinberkInteresting/enlightening review. Have not read any of his books, but recently saw a staging of After the Quake. Must admit that I did not care for the material, and had almost decided not to spend the small...
- adminLOL Peter - Oprah has done it again. The old Follett book, Pillars of the Earth, now tops the US bestseller lists after having been chosen by Oprah. Admin
- PeterThank you! I hope you will enjoy it! Peter
- PeterThanks for the comments, Ex Libris and cinberk! Ex Libris: While I was preparing the review, I read an online interview with Patchett. Not only can the book turn a reader into an opera lover - Patchett said it...
- cinberkI am also a big fan of this book, and of Ann Patchett. Would highly recommend Truth and Beauty, a memoir of her life and friendship with fellow author Lucy Grealy. A rich and mesmerizing account of two...
- Ex LibrisI read this book a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it. Patchett’s prose was stunning. She could easily convert a reader into an opera lover. So glad you enjoyed it, too!
- cinberkNice analysis, Peter. Have been meaning to read this for some time, thanks for re-igniting my interest:) Cindy
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